Ankle Crush Injures Man at B & O Shops
Joseph Lagrotta, 66 Roberts street, suffered a crushed right ankle when a heavy wheel slipped from an axle in the B and O shops. He was taken to Allegany Hospital. amputation may be required. A second note reports the death of William Billingham, 17, son of a former shop mechanic, in Schenectady, N Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Lagrotta
Roberts Street
Neath
Lagretta
Allegany Hospital
Butler
William Billingham
Joseph Billingham
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
South Cumberland
Schenectady
N. Y
Rural Credit Conference Denounces Farm Bill in Cumberland
Farmers from Pennsylvania Maryland and West Virginia meet at City Hall Cumberland for the first Rural Credit Conference. They condemn the proposed land mortgage bill in Congress and adopt resolutions critical of a political board with broad powers over land banks and farm loan structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Cumberland
Vicinity
Coquitelian
City Hall
R. C. Milliken
W. H. Smouse
Robert Gerstell, Jr
Mineral County
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Maryland
63Rd
Reorganized Cumberland Chamber Gains Local Support
Business leaders in Cumberland rally to back the reorganized Chamber of Commerce. Acting secretary George G. Young reports widespread willingness to fund operations and clear obligations while keeping dues paid and avoiding debt. The group aims for a conservative, businesslike body with steady growth and no sensational promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Reorganized Chamber of Commerce
George G. Young
Young
Cumberland Chamber of Commerce
Bsiness
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
City Hall
County Agents at the Piney Grove Meeting
County Agent John McGill and Leona M Powell spoke to about 150 farmers and wives at Piney Grove praising community spirit and cooperation. McGill discussed soil fertility while Powell outlined county home economics work. Plans for a movable school for men in early March and a women's session were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McGill
Leona M. Powell
Allegany County
United States Department of Agriculture
Piney Grove
McGill
Miss Powell
Cumberland
T. T. Mann
Attack on Melvin Clifford leads to arrest near City Hall
After an initial assault on Melvin Clifford, John Parker attempted a second attack in front of City Hall. Parker fled into Rhodes saloon on Mill Street but was chased by Patrolman Cabbage and arrested by Patrolman Ohr as he exited from the rear. He will face a hearing this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Clifford
John Parker
Clifford
Parker
Rhodes Saloon
Mill Street
Cabbage
Ohr
Congress urged to create commission for rapid enactment
The passage calls on Congress to establish a commission and use its efforts to secure enactment of the proposed measure at the earliest possible moment. It emphasizes swift action and formal steps to advance the creation and implementation of the commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Street
Virginia Avenue
Congress
Obituary Notices for Ellen Moreland and James Northcraft
Ellen Youngblood Moreland died after months of illness in Paw Paw. Funeral in the Methodist Church with Rev. Kesecker. burial in Campbell Hill cemetery. Survived by two children William of Akron and Mrs Edward Hough of Oldtown. many relatives attended. James Northcraft, farmer near Gilpintown, died after surgery at Allegany Hospital. Funeral Sunday at 1 PM from George Willison’s home in Lindnersville, burial Greenmount Cemetery. He was a G A R member and survived by two sisters, Mrs J P Roby and Mrs Rachel Cessna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Youngblood Moreland
Paw Paw
Kesecker
Methodist Church
Campbell Hill
William
Akron
Ohio
Edward Hough
Oldtown
Adam Youngblood
Clarence and
Harvey
Berkeley Springs
Ardalia Youngblood
Great Cacapon
Thomas Youngblood
Cumberland
Elijah Youngblood
William Gross
Magnolia
Sallie Shaw
Kerthena
Connellsville, Pa
James Northcraft
Gilpintown
Allegany Hospital
George Willison
Lindnersville
Greenmount Cemetery
Northcraft
Captain Roberts
Maryland Potomac Home Brigade
J. P. Roby
Rachael Cessna
Matrimonial Clark-Wilmoth
The wedding of Martha Ber nice Clark daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry E Clark of Glen Campbell Pennsylvania and Barney Wilmoth son of the late Henry Wilmoth and Mrs Wilmoth of Meyersdale was solemnized Wednesday evening January 26 at 8 o'clock at the bride s home Rev S A Engle pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Glen Campbell officiated and Miss Ruth E F Clark played Wagner s Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin. The bride who was given in marriage by her father wore a gown of white crepe de chine and carried a shower bouquet of white roses and lilies of the valley. Her tulle veil was held in place with a cluster of orange blossoms. The groom s gift a diamond pin set in platinum was her only ornament Miss Mary R Clark as her sister s maid of honor wore a gown of pink chiffon taffeta and carried pink rose buds. Fred Wilmoth a brother of the groom served as best man. Only the two immediate families witnessed the ceremony. After an extended trip through the east Mr and Mrs Wilmoth will be at home at Glen Campbell. Announcement is made of the marriage of C Russell Cox of Circleville Ohio and Miss Agnes McMillen Brown of Cumberland at 830 o clock last Saturday evening at the parsonage of St Paul s Lutheran Church the pastor Rev Martin Luther Enders officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Bernice Clark
Harry E. Clark
Glen Campbell
Barney Lb. Wilmoth
Henry Wilmoth
Wilmoth
Meyersdale
Mary R. Clark
Fred Wilmoth
Mrs. Wilmoth
Five Maennerchor Members Celebrate Birthday Night
A quintet from the Germania Maennerchor marked birthdays during a Thursday night gathering at the club rooms. Speeches and music, especially old German folk songs, energized the event led by Benjamin C. Poole. Birthday celebrants included Henry Ruehl Gottlieb Klitsch Henry Paupe John L. Wolz and Louis Stein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germania Maennerchor
Benjamin C. Poole
Henry Ruehl
Gottlieb Klitsch
Henry Paupe
John L. Wolz
Louis Stein
Moose Clubsters Plan North Center Fair Cleaning Crew
The Loyal Order of Moose prepares a fair at the old North Center street hall. Members J. W. Judy C. R. McDermott M. Nelson P. W. Donahue H. L. Snyder Zipp Krause W. R. Kifer S. E. McKenzie George Wiebel and Russell Sommers volunteer for a cleaning squad under C. J. Cumiskey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Moose
North Center Street
C. J. Cumiskey
J. W. Judy
C. R. McDermott
IM. Nelson
P. W. Donahue
H. L. Snyder
Zipp” Krause
W. R. Kifer
S. E. McKenzie
George Wiebel
Russell Sommers
Attorney Correction in Sunday Baseball Appeal
The plaintiff's attorney in the Sunday baseball appeal case yesterday was incorrectly named as W. Carl Edwards. The correct attorney is W. Carl Richards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Carl Richards
W. Carl Edwards
Personal Notices Include Broad Range of Local Visits
Arthur F. Young returns from a month in West Virginia and Ohio. Several residents travel to Baltimore Philadelphia Atlantic City and Washington for visits and house stays. Illnesses noted for Nora Jenkins C A Richardson and others, plus various relatives and hospitality news across Cumberland and nearby towns.
Birthday Surprise for Miss Rebecta Schlundt at Bedford Road
A birthday surprise party honored Miss Rebecta Schlundt at her Bedford Road home Friday night. Guests included Naomi Bradon Alfreda Newman Edith Riley Margaret Herpich Loretta Heck Rebecca Schlundt Norma Schlundt and others. Pink and white carnations adorned the event. Mrs W W Hanly hosted a bridge whist party last night and Mrs J Thourston Boyd hosted cards yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecta Schlundt
Bedford Road
Naomi Bradon
Alfreda Newman
Edith Riley
Margaret Herpich
Loretta Heck
Rebecca Schlundt
Norma Schlundt
Messrs
Albert Schaidt
Crawford Hendrickson
Dilbert Kitzmiller
Henry Miller
Perry Twigg
Millard Hughes
Earl Hammond
Luther Kolk
Charles Scherzer
W. W. Hanly
Fourteenth Sale Report and Estate Actions Record
The fourteenth report of sale of real estate of J W S Cochrane executor of Catherine A Saint deceased was ratified and confirmed. Mary Myers administratrix of John E Myers deceased filed an inventory of personal property and a list of debts due the estate. J B Williams and Thomas J Price executors of Henry Williams deceased settled their seventh account and made distribution under the will. George H Shaw guardian of Robert J H Shaw settled his first account and an order of allowance was passed therein. Grace B Williamson executrix of Eugene L Williamson deceased filed an inventory of personal property. Letters of administration were granted to Catherine Williams on the estate of Alexander S Williams deceased. Granted to Mary G Nesbit on the estate of Amy Kight deceased. An order of court declared the second account of Trenry Laing executor of Sarah A Seibert deceased to be the second and final account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W S Cochrane
Catherine A. Saint
Mary ©. Myers
John E. Myers
J. B. Williams
Thomas J. Price
Henry Williams
George H. Shaw
Robert J. H. Shaw
Grace B. Williamson
Eugene L. Williamson
Catherine Williams
Alexander S. Williams
Mary G. Nesbit
Amy Kight
Trenry Laing
Sarah A. Seibert
Marriage Licenses Granted in Western Pennsylvania
E Herbert Foster and Helen G Beckett both of Belmont Pa Edward McKern and Olive Leah Atkinson both of Vandergift Pa George W Morrow and Bertha L Hill both of Layton Pa Paul Russell Meyers and Ella Marie Frantz both of Greensburg Pa Steve Gashkovich and Martha May Kenny but of Rossiter Pa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Herbert Foster
Helen G. Beckett
Belmont
Edward McKern
Olive Leah Atkinson
Vandergift
George W. Morrow
Bertha L. Hill
Layton
Paul Russell Meyers
Ella Marie Frantz
Greensburg
Steve Gashkovich
Martha May Kenny
Rossiter
Court actions note adoptions and attachments in Frostburg
A motion to quash two attachments against Robert Coberly, saloon keeper, was overruled by Judge Henderson. Attachments were secured by Charles B. Sweitzer and Willsbrook Distilling. Judge Henderson also ordered the adoption of Charles Donaldson and Mrs. Nimicks of Frostburg for children born Christmas Day at the County Almshouse, with P. C. Barnes and Whiting Eppler serving as attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Coberly
Arner G. Carl
Philip Smith
Henderson
Charles B. Sweitzer
Willsbrook Distilling Company
Smith
Charles Donaldson
Frostburg
Charles Miller
Loaer Frostburg
Pittsburgh
P. C. Barnes
Donadsone
Nimmicks
Keedy
County Almshouse
Whiting and
Eppler
Mrs. Nimmicks
Lillian Nimmicks
Broadway Club Pive Downs KOC In Meyersdale Showdown
The Broadway Athletic Club Pive defeated the Knights of Columbus All Stars 39 to 29 in Meyersdale Pennsylvania. Reid starred for Broadway with sensational shooting as Cumberland lineup featured Law Lippold Blau Ward and Douglas in the front and backcourt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus All Stars
Broadway
Pive
Meyersdale
Reid
Cumberland
Law and Lippold
Blaucenter
Ward
Douglas
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Bureau OF the Cumberland Press
B. F. Graham
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Keyser
W. Va
Baltimore and Ohio
H. ©. Beckman
Robert Young
Fred Hummel
McDonald
G. W. McDonald
Martinsburg
F. A. Finkeldey
W. F. Atwell
C. L. McCracken
Grand Avenue
J.C. Whalley
Springdale Street
G. W. Carroll
Baltimore
T. R. Stewart
United States Commission
Senate
House
Sp Ae
Mac
Goopar
Anoon
A. Boaas
Barney
MA Boggs
Angelica
OW MR. Mac
Ves
Tri-State Farmers Talk Rural Credit
United States
Mrs. Kdlen Y. Moreland
Clark—Wilmoth
Cox-Brown
C. Russell Cox
Circleville
Agnes McMillen Brown
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Martin Luther Enders
Maennerchors
H. A. Macgill
Barney Mac
Arthur F. Young
M. E. Ryland
Fayette Street
L. O. Lappold
Nora Jenkins
Maryland Avenue
C. A. Richardson
Centre Street
Helen Hartaock
Madeline Biddle
Frances Brandler
Johnstown
P. Martin
Baltimore Street
E. A. Sexsmith
J. L. Ward
M. P. Church
Washington
Jesse Garvin
Hancock
MeeKeespor
John Jenkins
Abram Jenkins
Bean Settlement
Lola Brown
Moorefield
Elizabeth Payne
Burch
E. B. Downing
Walter
Harig
North Liberty Street
William Cresap
Efvbitt House
Atlantic City
N. J
Atelantic
Adrienne Robinson
Annapolis
Hetzel Pownall
Humer
Annan
Laura Blades
Somerset
Seymour Street
Edna
Helen Weiseckel
Hagerstown
Doerner
North
Mechanic Street
Maggie Smith
Davis
Lottie Claar
Bedford
Will Claar
Columbus Hamilton
Charles Davis
J. Thourston Boyd
Orphans Court
Will
Marinello
Mary Carpenter
Thone
Baltimore St
the Central
Lichtenstein’s Pharmacy
Pennsylvania Avenue
Woodard
Miss Heffron
Walsh
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